Elder Scrolls Online: How To Get The Perfected Bahsei's Mania Set

Some armor sets inElder Scrolls Onlineare good go-tos for a variety of builds, like theOrder’s Wrath set from ESO’sHigh IsleChapter. Most armor sets give a unique, powerful effect for equipping a full set, too. Others, like the Bahsei’s Mania set, are only good for certain builds and don’t give a full set bonus normally. RELATED:Elder Scrolls Online: How To Get The Druid’s Braid Armor Set (And What It Does) Perfected sets inThe Elder Scrolls Onlineare better versions of existing Trial sets, and in the case of Bahsei’s Mania the Perfected bonus is what makes it so sought-after....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · Jennifer Lee

Gamers React to Microsoft's Activision Acquisition

This morning’s massive announcement of Microsoft’s $68.7 billion cash acquisition of Activision Blizzard and all of its development studios and IPs sent shock waves throughout the industry. Reactions and hot takes were a dime a dozen as gamers questioned what it would mean for the future of video games, the “console war,” Activision Blizzard’s ongoing legal and work culture struggles, and more. Most of the talk and reactions surroundingMicrosoft’s buyout of Activisionmainly existed on two fronts: What does this mean for futureCall of Dutyreleases, and how Microsoft settle Activision Blizzard’s ongoing workplace culture issues....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 521 words · Jeffrey Burke

Grand Theft Auto 6 Has to Check In on Vice City's Biggest Crime Family

WithGrand Theft Auto 6returning to Vice City, it would make sense to check in onGrand Theft Auto: Vice City’s biggest criminal organization, the Forelli Family. Those who playedVice Cityshould be familiar with the Forellis, especially due to Tommy’s history with them as well as their prominence during the story. It has been a long time since the Forellis appeared in any capacity, leaving their current state something of a mystery. However, it would be surprising if a gang as powerful as they were at their peak was not present at all inGrand Theft Auto 6....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 627 words · Caleb Williams

Hogwarts Legacy's Merlin Trials Crack Real Folklore Wide Open

The odds may have seemed slightly stacked against Avalanche Software’s contribution to the Wizarding World before its release, butHogwarts Legacyhas still won over fans with its depiction of the beloved School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. By combining aspects of the world that many players will already be familiar with together withHogwarts Legacy’s own take on the rich lore of the franchise, the game has created something both new and synergistic. It might not be perfect, but the freedom it gives players to explore its magical environments has madeHogwarts Legacya hit....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 599 words · Megan Dillon

Horizon Forbidden West Developer Teases New Gameplay Details

Guerrilla Games is launchingHorizon: Forbidden Westlater this year, and will be taking the young heroine Aloy to new locations. The developer has not revealed too many details, but it did recently share the places players will be able to see in the upcoming sequel toHorizon: Zero Dawn. While the first game was located in post-apocalyptic areas surrounding Colorado,Horizon: Forbidden Westwill have Aloy trekking through the states of Nevada, Utah, and California, matching up with past information about the game taking place between Utah and the Pacific Ocean....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Jennifer Campbell

Horizon Forbidden West Was Giving Off Serious Breath of the Wild Vibes

Guerrilla Games' recentHorizon Forbidden WestState of Play wowed fans with a comprehensive 14 minute gameplay demo, that demonstrated some of the refinements that are being made to Aloy’s arsenal and universe. While arelease date was crucially missing from Sony’s event, all signs point to development being made on the PS4 and PS5 game at a steady pace. Every aspect of what’s been shown so far indicates that the studio are going to great lengths to take their time, whilst making sure that the open-world sequel is a dramatic cut above the original beloved game....

June 7, 2025 · 5 min · 992 words · Mr. William Mccall DVM

Hot Wheels Mario Kart Rainbow Road Set Was Listed in Error

TheMario KartRainbow Road Hot Wheels set that was unexpectedly listed on Amazon a few days ago is apparently the result of a listing error. The set, based onMario Kart’s iconic Rainbow Road track, won’t be available to pre-order until later on this year, according to a statement from Hot Wheels manufacturer Mattel. Nintendo’s ever-popular kart racer title is only a year away from its 30th anniversary, which began with the release ofSuperMario Kartfor SNES in 1992....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Lori Carter

How Marvel's Avengers Could Tie in With Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Marvel’s Avengersfans are currently wondering what will become of the game following Embracer’s acquisition of Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal. While leaks have indicated that everything from She-Hulk to a co-op version of theMODOK boss fightare on the way, it remains to be seen if these additions will actually be made or if the plug will be pulled. Right now, the best thing thatMarvel’s Avengersfans can do is think optimistically, hoping that Embracer will get approval from Disney to try reviving the struggling game....

June 7, 2025 · 5 min · 964 words · Robert Thomas

How The Witcher 3 Turned Monster-Hunting Tropes On Their Head With One Quest

Being an open-world game,The Witcher 3: Wild Huntgives players a lot of freedom to do whatever they wish in the lands of Temeria. As Geralt of Rivia, players can partake in multiple activities such as horse racing, the card game Gwent, and most important of all, advancing the game’s main plot to find the Witcher’s ward, Ciri. The sheer number of things to do inThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntcan cause players to forgo the main quests just to see how much the world has to offer....

June 7, 2025 · 4 min · 819 words · Kathleen Lowery

How To Save In Skull and Bones

If you’re stepping foot intoSkull and Bonesfor the first time with early access or otherwise, there are a few core things to know about Ubisoft’s pirate game and how its world works. After being thrown into an intense ship battle, getting rescued at sea, and sailing around a bit to loot some supplies, you will probably want to knowhow to saveinSkull and Bones. It’s also probably the case that you will have some moreburning questions aboutSkull and Boneswhen starting out in its open-world seas, but for those looking to protect the precious progress they make, learning how to save should be the main priority....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · Amanda Brown

Inuyasha: Kagome Should Have Ended Up with Koga

Summary Goku and Chi-Chi, Usagi and Mamoru, Edward and Winry, Yusuke and Keiko, Naruto and Hinata - these couples are considered iconic in the realm of anime. While numerous couples come to mind when contemplating love in anime,Inuyashaand Kagome are often hailed as one of the most iconic pairs. However, just as Kagome wasn’t Inuyasha’s sole love interest (given the whole Kikyo situation), Inuyasha wasn’t the only one enamored with Kagome....

June 7, 2025 · 4 min · 708 words · Robert Turner Jr.

Japan's Favorite Games Show How Nintendo Switch is Dominating in the Country

Recently, TV Asashi in Japan polled 50,000 gamers to figure out the country’stop 100 favorite video games of all timeand rank them in order. TV Asashi shared the results in a special three hour program, shining a spotlight on Japan’s gaming tastes. One of the more interesting revelations from the poll, though, was just how much theNintendo Switchhas been dominating in the country since its launch. TheNintendo Switchis a powerhouse in Japan, with many of the best selling games in Japan being Switch titles....

June 7, 2025 · 4 min · 735 words · Dawn Bishop

Mario Kart 8 Was Smart Not to Implement a Technique From Mario Kart DS

Mario Kart DSwas the fifth installment of theMario Kartseries to hit the market. The title was a great success, becoming one of the best-selling games for Nintendo’s handheld. At that time, the online experiences were not so developed for that console. In addition to including several new features compared to previous installments of the series, such as new characters and individual karts for each character,Mario Kart DSwas also among the firstNintendo DS gamesto use the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 608 words · Crystal Ray